Hughes Charts Far-Reaching Iowa Program Ranges from School Buses To Home Rule
Gov. Harold Hughes outlines a broad Iowa policy program in his inaugural address. Proposals include strengthening the Iowa development commission, revenue bonds for industry, foundation school funding, higher education capital plans, civil service reform, open government, liquor reform, utility regulation, and home rule for localities. He backs public defender studies, brucellosis control, and a move toward abolishing the death penalty, with emphasis on research and public access to meetings.
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Erbe
Paving of Two Streets Proposed in Waukon
Waukon city council proposed a $66,506 paving project for Second Streets NE and NW following a survey by Lowell Bergman of Decorah. Assessments would total $29,429 and public hearings will precede any final action.
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Waukon
Second Streets
Lowell Bergman
Decorah
Sales Drop at Iowa State Liquor Stores After Dry-Up Move
Iowa state liquor stores report a 12 percent weekly sales fall since the dry-up campaign began at Governor Harold Hughes request. In border counties the decline reaches 33 percent as illegal drink dispensers lose state supplies. The commission cites enforcement and supply cuts as the cause.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Harold Hughes
Border Counties
Sioux City
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Four Iowans Die in Car Train Crash Near Booneville
Four Winterset residents died when a Rock Island mail train struck a car on packed snow four miles west of Booneville Iowa. The victims Gavlon Goodknight 29 Anna Flesher 41 Alfred Seitz 66 and Margaret Seitz 59 perished as the car was hurled from the tracks.
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Here
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Winterset
Gavlon Ellis Goodknight
Anna Margaret Flesher
Alfred Seitz
Margaret Esther Seitz
Iowa
Loren Dykeman
Dykeman
Seitz
Booneville Gravel Co
J. H. Pierce
Charles Dowell
Des Moines
Withholding Tax Data Shines Across States
Iowa Tax Commission reports that 17 states and the District of Columbia see increased income tax revenue in the first year after withholding. Figures show gains from 1.5 million in Arizona to 640 million in New York, plus costs to implement and staff needed.
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Virginia
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Gazette Want Ads Drive Higher Profits for Businesses
Local advertisers report increased profits by using Gazette want ads. Businesses note cost efficiency and broad reach, with merchants citing steady inquiries and stronger sales during the current campaign.
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Tree Falls Injures Reservoir Crew Members Near Coralville
An Army Corps of Engineers worker, Omer Kemp aged 30 of Iowa City, suffered a fractured right leg and broken thumb Wednesday while felling trees at the Coralville Reservoir camping area near Killian's Center. Kemp, part of a four man crew led by John Story, was hit when a tree split during cutting with a chain saw at Mid River and is listed in good condition at Mercy Hospital.
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Coralville Reservoir
Killian’s Center
Omer Kemp
Iowa City
Mercy Hospital
Coralville
John Story
Kemp
Baumgartner Named Chairman Of Allamakee Supervisors
John Baumgartner has been appointed chairman of the Allamakee County board of supervisors. The move names Baumgartner to lead the panel as it handles county affairs and governance.
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Waukon
John Baumgartner
Allamakee
Post Office Contract Awarded for Dyersville Project
Rep. James E. Bramwell announced acceptance of a bid by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Oberstein of Des Moines for a new Dyersville post office. The 2900 square foot masonry building with modern design features is set for completion by August 15. It occupies the southeast corner of Third Street and Third Avenue with 132 by 115 feet footprint and ample parking.
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Dyersville
James E. Bramwell
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Marshall Oberstein
Des Moines
Bromwell
John Dee
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Third Avenue
Decorah Breakin at Legion Club Reported
Burglars at the Decorah Legion club obtained an undetermined amount of change during the break in. Police are investigating the incident and have not released suspect details or a motive.
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Legion Club
The Gazette Co Daily Cedar Rapids Publication Note
Established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. and published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. See Class Postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Cedar Rapids
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Battle over Shaff reapportionment plan looms in senate
Legislative notes report a forthcoming senate debate on the Shaff plan with lawyers split over whether the word proposed was proper. Atty. Gen. Hultman says proper while Wayne Faupel argues ad opted would be correct. Court officials doubt advisory opinions or declaratory judgments apply while the bill is still formative.
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Senate
Atty
Evan L. Hultman
Wayne Faupel
Hultman
Faupel
Iowa
Supreme Court
Liquor Bill Progress Sparks Behind the Scenes
Lawmakers draft multiple liquor by the drink bills and discuss floor action. The Senate appears likely to take up the issue first, seen as having a better chance of passage. A solon quips that after many receptions, many members seem for liquor in any amount.
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Senate
Solon
Breakin At Paulson Construction Co Reported
A considerable burglary occurred Saturday night near Paulson Construction Co. About $50 was taken in the incident.
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Paulson
Tion Co
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